Yemen front and the region
Indian airlines extend Saudi flight suspensions as Yemeni government lobbies in Washington
A short, relatively quiet window with no independent report of a new attack inside Saudi Arabia. The main new items are an Indian embassy statement on extended flight suspensions and a meeting between Yemen's ambassador and a US official. The Yemeni government continues to rally political support against the Houthis.
Summary
- ConfirmedIndian embassy: Indian carriers extend suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia; Riyadh international airport remains closed.
- AttributedYemen's ambassador in Washington discusses military and political developments with US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Blome.
- AttributedPrime Minister Shaya al-Zindani praises the united stance of Egypt and Saudi Arabia against regional threats.
- AttributedLocal sources: Houthi fighters loot homes of displaced families in al-Shamayatayn, rural Taiz.
Day in October until which Air India and IndiGo suspend Saudi flights, per the Indian embassy
Mid-Day / IANS 03:47ZDevelopments in this window
- AttributedTaiz
Local sources: homes of displaced families looted in al-Shamayatayn
Local sources told Al-Mashhad Al-Yemeni that Houthi fighters broke into homes of displaced residents from the al-Alaqma area in al-Shamayatayn district and seized their contents. The sources spoke of continuing raids and arrests in rural Taiz. The Houthis have not commented, and we found no independent confirmation.
Source: almashhad.news - ConfirmedSaudi Arabia
Indian airlines extend suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia
The Indian embassy in Riyadh said Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo have extended the suspension of flights to and from Saudi Arabia until October 24, and Akasa Air until October 27. It added that Riyadh international airport remains closed, while Dammam, Jeddah and Medina airports operate with some disruption. Al-Khabar Al-Yemeni reported that Air India Express extended its suspension until October 27, a date that differs from the embassy statement.
Source: Mid-Day / IANS alkhabaralyemeni.net - AttributedWashington
Yemen's ambassador discusses Houthi escalation with US official
Yemen's ambassador to Washington, Jamila Ali Rajaa, said she discussed political and military developments with US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Blome. She said lasting peace cannot be achieved while the Houthis impose their will by force of arms, and called for a firmer regional and international stance. There was no US comment on the meeting.
Source: almashhad.news - AttributedYemeni government
Zindani praises united Egyptian-Saudi stance
Yemeni Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani said on X that the united stance of Egypt and Saudi Arabia strengthens the security of Yemen and the region. He said Egypt's position towards the kingdom supports efforts to end the Houthi takeover and restore state institutions. This follows Egypt's announcement on Sunday that it is ready to support Saudi Arabia.
Source: alsaudi.news